The Pope and MM Lee
What do the Pope and MM Lee have in common (besides wearing white)? They both gave their frank opinions recently (with much veracity in my humble opinion), created firestorms of controversy, and then had to issue apologies. MM Lee's apologies is carried on the BBC news website.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/5401376.stm
With the globalisation of news media, a word spoken at a corner the world can create a big ripple effect elsewhere. Instead of promoting more genuine dialogue, the age of global media is bringing about an environment of ultra-sensitivity and political correctness. It is almost impossible to say anything meaningful on difficult issues confronting the world without causing offense to some group or another.
But why the offense and the anger if there were no truth in what was said, one wonders.
What do the Pope and MM Lee have in common (besides wearing white)? They both gave their frank opinions recently (with much veracity in my humble opinion), created firestorms of controversy, and then had to issue apologies. MM Lee's apologies is carried on the BBC news website.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/5401376.stm
With the globalisation of news media, a word spoken at a corner the world can create a big ripple effect elsewhere. Instead of promoting more genuine dialogue, the age of global media is bringing about an environment of ultra-sensitivity and political correctness. It is almost impossible to say anything meaningful on difficult issues confronting the world without causing offense to some group or another.
But why the offense and the anger if there were no truth in what was said, one wonders.
posted by Bart JP at
8:29 am
2 Comments:
I loves witty lawyers cum politicians ... "expressed regret for any discomfort" hahahaha
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AcidJazZ, at 7:16 pm
Whether the statements are veridical or not, perhaps criticisms are best accepted only when spoken by insiders than outsiders?
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Anonymous, at 10:33 pm
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